2007 Kia Sorento Sensor/Control Module Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- passenger side · 8 records
- passenger seat · 8 records
- light illuminated · 4 records
- front passenger · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
The air bag light on my 2007 kia sorento remains illuminated while driving the car. Upon further investigation i found there was a recall from kia motors sc076a and also from nhtsa #11v473000 to replace the sensor. I took the vehicle to hart kia in salem virginia to have this recall and another recall for brake lights repaired. The dealership repaired the brake issue but told me that my car was not recalled for the…
ODI 10609600
Sensor/Control Module · Side/Window
Air bag sensor light on passenger side of 07 kia rio was on after repairs from an accident. Took to kia of conyers for diagnosis. Almost a month later, my car is still at the dealership. It was determined that it was a warranty issue which i am reporting in case more people have this same problem. Safety is my main concern. *tr
ODI 10225345
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving 30 mph, the air bag light would not dim. The contact switched places with the person in the passenger seat, but the light still would not dim. The dealer stated that he had to wait for a technician who specialized in air bags. The contact went back to the dealer and was informed that the repair was still not completed. When the repair was finished, the contact…
ODI 10220294
Sensor/Control Module
On november 17, 2007 i purchased a kia sorento suv. Since that date, the passenger seat airbag is disabled all of the time when my wife is sitting in the passenger seat. Other adults who weigh more will allow the light to go out, but never for my wife. I returned the car to the dealer for service who informed me that there is nothing that they can do. I contacted kia customer service and they indicated that a…
ODI 10212064
Sensor/Control Module
Passenger side airbag off light illuminates even when a grown adult is sitting in the seat. The owners manual states, and the service dept at the dealership agree that if a 150 lb adult is in the passenger seat and the off light is illuminated, the airbags will not deploy. The adult can be sitting straight up in the seat with feet in the floor in front of them and the off light is on. The service manager said they…
ODI 10208998
Sensor/Control Module
I bought a new 2007 kia sorento on 11-1-07 from banner kia in mandeville, la. With my wife in the passenger seat (125 lbs.) the air bag light remains illuminated indicating that the air bag in inoperable. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the technicians supposedly fixed the problem. Enroute home the light came on again. The dealer then supposedly recalibrated a sensor and the light stayed out. Now my…
ODI 10210475
Sensor/Control Module
The airbag actuation system is design defective, at least from my point of view, in that it does not always become active , when a passenger is sitting in it. I have had passengers from 105# to 315#, and sometimes the system is active and sometimes not. I have been advised by kia service that the 8" bladder in the seat, which activates the system for deployment in the event of an accident, is sensitive to where and…
ODI 10207076
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated on the front passenger side, which indicated the air bag was off. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the sensory module and the entire passenger seat. Ten days later, the air bag light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they were unable to determine the cause of the failure.…
ODI 10207765
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag sensor for the front passenger seat works intermittently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 900 and failure mileage was 50.
ODI 10196225
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The failure mileage was 18 and the current mileage was 1000. The passenger airbag light will stay off when there is an adult in passenger seat. The dealer is unable to diagnose the problem.
ODI 10191370
Sensor/Control Module
I bought a 2007 kia sorento a month ago. It has a passenger sensor in the seat that activates the air bag on the front passenger side. If a child or passenger who doesn't meet the weight requirement sits in the seat it will deactivate the air bag. Problem is that the sensor isn't working for passengers who meet the weight requirement . The air bag is deactivated and therefore the safety feature that is the air bag…
ODI 10189448
Sensor/Control Module
I have a 2007 kia sorrento that was purchased partly because of the 5 star safety rating. However, in my particular vehicle the passenger side airbag deactivation sensor designed to deactivate the passenger side airbag when the seat is occupied by a child also deactivates the airbag more than 50% of the time when an adult occupies the seat. I have reported this issue to my dealer 3 times and the service manager…
ODI 10201075
Sensor/Control Module
Purchased a new 2007 kia sorrento on 3/30/07. Left the dealership with the passenger side airback disconnect light on with an adult sitting in the seat. Have taken the car into two different dealer service departments and they have refused to address this safety issue. Reported problem to kia usa consumer affairs and no action has been taken other than refer us to another dealer for service. A service manager i…
ODI 10198364
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently when an occupant was in the seat. The dealer stated that the ocs "occupancy classification system" malfunctioned. The dealer replaced the seats and sensors; however, the failure still occurred. The failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 5,600.
ODI 10208491